Explore the Best Indie Fiction Books

*Unravel the secrets of the past, and discover the ties that bind generations together.*Hidden in the depths of an old chest, a tattered black book and a faded wedding photograph hold the key to unlocking the mysterious past of Charlotte Wickham. When 8-year-old Danny stumbles upon these relics, she has no idea the secrets they hold will unleash such turmoil within her family.In 1951, while her family is out for the day, Danny wanders around her aunt's middle room, searching for something to pique her interest. Her eyes land on the old chest and she can't resist the temptation to explore its contents. But when she pulls open a drawer, a worn photograph and a mysterious black book fall out.Th...

Pangea: Hidden Treasures, Hidden DangersA World Once United… A Secret Lost to Time.Millions of years ago, Earth’s continents were one—Pangea. A vast supercontinent that held untold riches beneath its surface and concealed dangers beyond imagination. Now, as scientists, explorers, and fortune seekers race to uncover the secrets of this ancient landmass, a startling discovery threatens to change everything we know about our planet’s past… and our future.Journey through time and uncover:The origins of Pangea and the violent forces that tore it apartHidden mineral treasures and the lost riches buried within Earth's crustThe catastrophic dangers—earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis—...

He’s a disgraced Star Corps pilot with a robot partner fresh off the junk heap... and they’re the good guys.Since being dishonorably discharged from the Star Corps, pilot John MacAlister has scraped by on less-than-legal cargo runs across the cosmos. He’s desperate to get his life back, but every time John thinks he’s found that “one last job,” some new disaster lands him back at square one.When his latest smuggling run crashes and burns—literally—John finds himself cooling his heels in a lunar lockup. John is offered a deal: rot in a Galactic Union prison forever or locate a teenage runaway named Ril and bring her back to the authorities.But when he finds Ril, she’s not ju...

Recently featured in Kirkus Review's Editor's Picks and Vacation Reads list, Two Over Easy All Day Long is "a quirky mystery with a wonderful sense of place" (Kirkus Reviews); "a story of finding meaning in the little things . . . of responsibility, redemption, and resilience" (A Quintillion Words); "a deeply moving and thought-provoking read" (Readers' Favorites); "engaging novel with light and dark, humor and pathos . . .  If this novel were adapted to film it might have been directed by Frank Capra" (GoodReads).  Giles Anthony Maurice Gibson, president of ABC Toys, floats through life on a cloud of wealth and privilege. When his company's negligence results in tragedy, the judge...

Randy’s sister wants a WHAT?!? And his Mom isn’t flat-out saying no?!

My Sister Wants an Elephant is the true story of two siblings who team up together to convince their mother to let them own a couple of wild animals as pets, and a mother who just might be persuaded.

Full of humor and fun, this book is a good lesson in not giving up on your dreams, no matter how truly wild they may be!

When the United States enters the war, Humph desperately wants to serve his country. His frustration grows as he gets turned down by the army and even the FBI. He finally accepts that his battleground is on American soil where he starts exposing Nazi sympathizers. After a pro-Nazi art forger of international repute is finally tracked down in England, he finally gets his chance.

Let me introduce you to DANE W, FOSTER. Dane is caught up the way too many others are experiencing today. He’s an eighteen-year-old high school grad with no job history. His single dad passed away suddenly. Dane’s local job search has produced nothing. The funds Dad left behind were spent for rent and food. So, he’s on his own lacking both room and board. Dane sells everything his dad left, except for Dane’s own ten-speed mountain bike, his cell phone, and all he can pack in his backpack. Even his own grandmother wouldn’t come to his aid. He ends up moving on homeless with forty two dollars cash in his pocket. Can he find any hope in the next town just thirty miles down the highway...

In early 2021, Robert Paul released Asleep (Drifting), the harrowing first installment in a three-book series about his life. In contrast to childhood abuse and struggles with survival, he has terrific memories of the loved ones who stuck with him through his trials. Asleep will resonate with fans of true stories and compelling memoirs. Robert believes every individual has a unique story, like a fingerprint.Asleep (Drifting) chronicles Robert's early life as the child of an abusive mother in an unstable household, her temper and a constant stream of strange men threw his young life into chaos! He could only survive with the help of his grandmother and aunt. Robert's misguided search for heal...

No heroes. Just hard truths dressed in strange clothing.

A farm boy discovers a mermaid in the family pond—one who grants wishes with unsettling precision. A vampire cruises the backroads in a luxury RV. A bard finds punk rock through a magical glass and ignites a cultural revolution. In Mad Tapestry, the familiar is only strange once.

This is the bastard child of bedtime stories and broken televisions. A collection of twelve darkly funny, deeply unsettling tales where fairy tales curdle, futures collapse, and magic comes with consequences.

For readers who like their fiction sharp, skewed, and a little bit feral.

Asheville author Rebecca Wells Phillips created the pseudonym Rachel Bleu during a dream she had one night. Having always lived her own life for others, her protagonist, Sally Renee Grace, followed societal norms and her religious upbringing to create her own reality. Never flinching, she decided to play it safe rather than follow the desires of her heart. Join Sally as she discovers her authentic self and learns that true love has no boundaries.Asheville author Rebecca Wells Phillips created the pseudonym Rachel Bleu during a dream she had one night. Having always lived her own life for others, her protagonist, Sally Renee Grace, followed societal norms and her religious upbringing to creat...

 Mildred Petrie retired from a long career as a meter maid. Her husband died, and his secrets changed everything. Alone, broke, and desperate, she walks to the Ivory Winds Casino and takes the first job they offer: undercover security. Mildred roams the gaming floor fighting crime and helping those who need her, dressed in disguise and sensible shoes.    

Synopsis: “When the Earth Died”“When the Earth Died” is a narrative that follows the lives of Orson and Niles in a post-apocalyptic, dystopian world (2049), where the world has been ravaged by fires, environmental collapse, societal breakdown, climate change, and disease, which have drastically altered life on Earth. The story explores themes of survival, loss, hope, the human condition, and the existence (or the absence) of God. It explores themes of environmental destruction and human responsibility. Orson, Niles, Ciara and her son Kolten, struggle to survive this harsh new reality. ​They build a shelter, grow food, and navigate the dangers posed by both nature and human thr...